Not-so-Recent Fun Finds • Page 34 • Collecting General • The Acaeum

The Acaeum Forums • Collecting General

Not-so-Recent Fun Finds
	Page 34 of 111 • 1 2 3 ... 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 ... 109 110 111

Author

rosenkav
Prolific Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 343
Joined: Feb 28, 2005
Last Visit: Dec 28, 2017
Location: Turin, Italy

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:51 am

"Genghis Khan was not bad. He just had bad press"

(Mongolian Prime Minister)

Dedicated to John

I was after an H4 to complement my Bloodstone line, ended in a bidding war over an H4 in France and bailed out when it was at 55 EUR - and look at what I've found today with a cool little BIN:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

"It's mint, it's a first print, and it's mine!"

KA-POW

"Not anymore".

invincibleoverlord
Prolific Collector

Posts: 517
Joined: Oct 03, 2004
Last Visit: Nov 07, 2007
Location: windy south florida

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:00 pm

Nice find!

Wait till you read the 100 level pre-generated characters on the back page.

Enjoy...

"Its either a wand to cast Bigby's Hand spells or a +3 backscratcher. We're not sure which."

bclarkie
Grandstanding Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 6455
Joined: Dec 13, 2004
Last Visit: Apr 20, 2023

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:19 pm

I have been picking up some good deals recently. :wink:

*<points to recent non-tsr fun finds thread>*. Here is some other nice pickups:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

Reindeergamez actually did much better with that seller than me. He picked up Undermountain Box Sets 1 & 2, Supermodule S1-4, Ruins of Myth Dranor Box Set, and about 10 Forgotten realms books for like $30.00 with Free Shipping.

Oh, and before I forget to mention it here is one of better finds of all time:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

Most of the books are in really solid condition. The Cthulu Deities and Demigods itself goes for that much sometimes. :twisted:

"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -Neitzche

Deadlord
Grandstanding Collector

Posts: 5786
Joined: Jun 30, 2003
Last Visit: Apr 23, 2024
Location: Cow Hampshire, US

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:25 pm

Damn, once those are broken up and sold for $10+ each you should make a fortune!

If you hit a Rowsdower, you get to keep it.

Reindeergamez
Prolific Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 245
Joined: Apr 24, 2005
Last Visit: Feb 26, 2023
Location: Georgia, USA

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:37 pm

bclarkie wrote:I have been picking up some good deals recently. *<points to recent non-tsr fun finds thread>*. Here is some other nice pickups:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

Reindeergamez actually did much better with that seller than me. He picked up Undermountain Box Sets 1 & 2, Supermodule S1-4, Ruins of Myth Dranor Box Set, and about 10 Forgotten realms books for like $30.00 with Free Shipping.

Oh, and before I forget to mention it here is one of better finds of all time:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

Most of the books are in really solid condition. The Cthulu Deities and Demigods itself goes for that much sometimes.

I didn't do too bad, killed my Sunday night refreshing every couple of minutes on his listings though. You snuck that one out on me when I had to eat dinner.

You did awesome on that $50.00 BIN, and FAST!

Beyondthebreach
Verbose Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 1709
Joined: Feb 04, 2004
Last Visit: Aug 23, 2016
Location: Chandler, AZ

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:05 pm

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& ... T&rd=1

Package arrived today and the seller threw in a complete, uncut and very nice Set Two Dungeon Geomorphs as a FREEBIE.

"Gleemonex makes it feel like it's seventy-two degrees in your head... all... the... time! "

bclarkie
Grandstanding Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 6455
Joined: Dec 13, 2004
Last Visit: Apr 20, 2023

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:10 pm

beyondthebreach wrote:cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& ... T&rd=1

Package arrived today and the seller threw in a complete, uncut and very nice Set Two Dungeon Geomorphs as a FREEBIE.

Vey nice!!

I had my eye on that auction, but went to work and forgot completely about it. Man, without the Geos thats an excellent price for what appears to be some very nice modules. :wink:

"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -Neitzche

bbarsh
Long-Winded Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 3865
Joined: Feb 21, 2004
Last Visit: Jul 20, 2023
Location: Milford, Michigan

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:18 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

Yeah, I know it's not D&D but close.

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

Zenopus
Verbose Collector

Posts: 1702
Joined: Sep 03, 2003
Last Visit: Mar 31, 2024
Location: Portown

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 1:28 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW

Not a bargain, but definitely a fun find for a mini-lot.

Metamorphosis Alpha
1st Print blue Basic book (Lizard Logo/F116-R)
Top Secret box set (Wizard Logo)
Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (Wizard logo) - this is the the early print with some different pictures.

Everything in better shape than listed and seller did an excellent job packing!

Deadlord
Grandstanding Collector

Posts: 5786
Joined: Jun 30, 2003
Last Visit: Apr 23, 2024
Location: Cow Hampshire, US

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:14 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :EOAB:US:6

You guys have been slacking off..................

If you hit a Rowsdower, you get to keep it.

deimos3428
Long-Winded Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 3066
Joined: Jul 09, 2004
Last Visit: Apr 30, 2015

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:28 pm

Deadlord36 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :EOAB:US:6

You guys have been slacking off..................

Never heard of that one, so I would have missed it anyway, but unfortunately, I have been slacking off...darn network conference!

Mrikendor
Collector

Posts: 3
Joined: Jun 10, 2005
Last Visit: Jul 20, 2023

Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:01 pm

I recently went looking for my late printing, original cover Deities & Demigods book. For the life of me I couldn't find it. I looked everywhere. So, I went to eBay to find a cheap copy, but I kept getting outbid. I wasn't looking for a Cthulhu version, just an original cover version.

So I turned to Amazon to look at the used copies available there. I grabbed one that sounded decent (listed as Very Good condition) and only cost $1.89 + $3.49 shipping ($5.38 total). I got the package last week, opened it up and noticed that the book felt a little heavier than I remember, and also felt thicker. I figured the impossible may have happened, so I flipped through the book and there they were: Cthulhu and Melnibonean mythoi staring back at me. To top it off, the book is in absolutely gorgeous shape. I would rate it about a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. Not bad at for the grand total of $5.38.

I was also lucky enough to pick up the Best of Dragons volumes I-IV for $1 each, inclusive of shipping. Vols. I&II are the revised versions, but all four are in excellent or better shape.

rosenkav
Prolific Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 343
Joined: Feb 28, 2005
Last Visit: Dec 28, 2017
Location: Turin, Italy

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:56 am

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... %3AIT&rd=1

The postman ringed my bell as it didn't fit in the letterbox.

Guys, it's so good - nicely packaged and in pristine shape, save for a light scuff in the upper right corner.

"It's mint, it's a first print, and it's mine!"

KA-POW

"Not anymore".

mbassoc2003
Grandstanding Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 6997
Joined: Jan 03, 2005
Last Visit: Apr 25, 2024
Location: UK

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:12 am

rosenkav wrote:The postman ringed my bell as it didn't fit in the letterbox.

That's the difference between Italy and the UK. My postman would have managed to get that through my letterbox. Even if he had to drive his van over it.

This week I've been mostly eating . . . The white ones with the little red flecks in them.

Jupp
Prolific Collector

Posts: 132
Joined: Oct 06, 2004
Last Visit: Dec 14, 2022
Location: Switzerland

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:31 am

Its like those packages that have "Do not fold or bend" written on them. Somehow this text activates a hidden genetic switch in the postmans brain. The result is a shredded, unidentifiable something sticking in your mailbox :/

rosenkav
Prolific Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 343
Joined: Feb 28, 2005
Last Visit: Dec 28, 2017
Location: Turin, Italy

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:42 am

The fact is that I hanged a very kind sign on my letterbox instructing to do so... as other packages have been... hmmm... lost putting them there in the open :?

"It's mint, it's a first print, and it's mine!"

KA-POW

"Not anymore".

mbassoc2003
Grandstanding Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 6997
Joined: Jan 03, 2005
Last Visit: Apr 25, 2024
Location: UK

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:45 am

Jupp wrote:Its like those packages that have "Do not fold or bend" written on them. Somehow this text activates a hidden genetic switch in the postmans brain. The result is a shredded, unidentifiable something sticking in your mailbox :/

Like Jim Carey delivering that box in Ace Ventura.

This week I've been mostly eating . . . The white ones with the little red flecks in them.

bclarkie
Grandstanding Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 6455
Joined: Dec 13, 2004
Last Visit: Apr 20, 2023

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:15 pm

mbassoc2003 wrote:
rosenkav wrote:The postman ringed my bell as it didn't fit in the letterbox.

That's the difference between Italy and the UK. My postman would have managed to get that through my letterbox. Even if he had to drive his van over it.

Sorry man, its really not funny, but I can not stop laughing at this image thats in my head seeing it happen. :lol:

"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -Neitzche

The Acaeum Forums • Collecting General

Page 34 of 111 • 1 2 3 ... 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 ... 109 110 111